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6. It was better under Biden and they screamed from the rooftops how horrible it was.

Reply to senseandsensibility (Original post)

Thu Jun 4, 2026, 03:37 PM

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Such blatantly partisan cheerleading against all available evidence.

I wonder if we're in a recession if you ignore the wealth extraction being done by the "magnificent seven"....

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Poor Scott Bessent is confused and has a question for Democrats [View all] senseandsensibility Thursday OP

when was the last time he went to the grocery store? When did he last fill up his car with gas? lostincalifornia Thursday #1

Well, if you want to nitpick senseandsensibility Thursday #2

Haha, what a good joke. I imagine he hasn't been inside a grocery store or read the news ck4829 Thursday #3

Why do Republicans have to lie?....... Lovie777 Thursday #4

That's because the only people that matter are rich... ananda Thursday #5

It was better under Biden and they screamed from the rooftops how horrible it was. unblock Thursday #6

Scott Bessent Net Worth UpInArms Thursday #7

When you're riding the gravy train, it's probably a pretty good economy. CrispyQ Thursday #8

Yeah, on average we're all wealthy, Mr. Bessent. sop Thursday #9

Rent is too damn high. Kid Berwyn Thursday #10

If I had another billion or two, I might not feel as stressed, Scott. Vinca Thursday #11

Bessent Real Estate DET Thursday #12

The only thing about this quote from Bessent that is surprising senseandsensibility Thursday #13

Perfect Soundbite DET Thursday #15

Um...healthcare premiums?!! chowder66 Thursday #14

Big one for me senseandsensibility Thursday #16

Insurance in general Johonny Thursday #17

High inflation, pitiful job growth, weak GDP growth Wiz Imp Thursday #18

And record credit card delinquencies senseandsensibility Thursday #20

Yea, it's a great economy. LisaL Thursday #19